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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.21, 1,207.82 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.21, 1,207.82 and 220.20 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.21 : 1,207.82 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.21/1,207.82 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.21x = 1,207.82 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.21x = 265,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,954.98/805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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