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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,206.80 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,206.80 and 227.36 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,206.80 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,206.80 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,206.80 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 274,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,378.05/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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