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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,206.36 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,206.36 and 227.07 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,206.36 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,206.36 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,206.36 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 273,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,928.17/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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