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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.88, 1,209.02 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.88, 1,209.02 and 228.75 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.88 : 1,209.02 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.88/1,209.02 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.88x = 1,209.02 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.88x = 276,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,562.18/805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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