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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.39, 1,206.44 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.39, 1,206.44 and 227.13 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.39 : 1,206.44 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.39/1,206.44 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.39x = 1,206.44 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.39x = 274,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,018.72/804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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