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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.60, 1,208.42 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.60, 1,208.42 and 228.48 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.60 : 1,208.42 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.60/1,208.42 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.60x = 1,208.42 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.60x = 276,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,099.80/805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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