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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.17, 1,207.70 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.17, 1,207.70 and 220.15 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.17 : 1,207.70 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.17/1,207.70 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.17x = 1,207.70 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.17x = 265,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,875.16/805.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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