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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.16, 1,207.56 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.16, 1,207.56 and 228.02 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.16 : 1,207.56 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.16/1,207.56 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.16x = 1,207.56 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.16x = 275,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,347.83/805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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