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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,207.44 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,207.44 and 227.79 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,207.44 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,207.44 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,207.44 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 275,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,042.76/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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