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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.33, 1,206.52 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.33, 1,206.52 and 227.21 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.33 : 1,206.52 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.33/1,206.52 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.33x = 1,206.52 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.33x = 274,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,126.81/804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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