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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.10, 1,207.66 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.10, 1,207.66 and 227.97 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.10 : 1,207.66 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.10/1,207.66 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.10x = 1,207.66 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.10x = 275,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,315.06/805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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