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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,206.77 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,206.77 and 227.25 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,206.77 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,206.77 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,206.77 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 274,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,237.35/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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