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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.95, 1,207.43 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.95, 1,207.43 and 227.82 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.95 : 1,207.43 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.95/1,207.43 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.95x = 1,207.43 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.95x = 275,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,075.56/804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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