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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,206.81 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,206.81 and 227.41 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,206.81 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,206.81 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,206.81 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 274,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,440.66/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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