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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,206.54 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,206.54 and 227.25 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,206.54 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,206.54 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,206.54 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 274,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,186.22/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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