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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,206.65 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,206.65 and 227.34 is: 341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,206.65 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,206.65 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,206.65 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 274,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,319.81/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.00

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