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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.32, 1,206.20 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.32, 1,206.20 and 227.06 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.32 : 1,206.20 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.32/1,206.20 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.32x = 1,206.20 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.32x = 273,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,879.77/804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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