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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.90, 1,208.85 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.90, 1,208.85 and 228.78 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.90 : 1,208.85 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.90/1,208.85 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.90x = 1,208.85 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.90x = 276,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,560.70/805.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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