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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.77, 1,208.61 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.77, 1,208.61 and 220.68 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.77 : 1,208.61 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.77/1,208.61 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.77x = 1,208.61 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.77x = 266,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,716.05/805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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