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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,208.07 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,208.07 and 228.26 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,208.07 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,208.07 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,208.07 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 275,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,754.06/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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