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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.36, 1,208.05 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.36, 1,208.05 and 220.32 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.36 : 1,208.05 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.36/1,208.05 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.36x = 1,208.05 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.36x = 266,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,158.19/805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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