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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.76, 1,207 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.76, 1,207 and 227.50 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.76 : 1,207 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.76/1,207 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.76x = 1,207 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.76x = 274,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,592.50/804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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