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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.02, 1,209.06 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.02, 1,209.06 and 228.91 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.02 : 1,209.06 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.02/1,209.06 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.02x = 1,209.06 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.02x = 276,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,765.92/806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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