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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.24, 1,207.67 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.24, 1,207.67 and 220.10 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.24 : 1,207.67 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.24/1,207.67 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.24x = 1,207.67 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.24x = 265,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,810.91/805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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