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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,208.81 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,208.81 and 228.74 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,208.81 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,208.81 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,208.81 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 276,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,503.20/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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