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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.07, 1,209.11 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.07, 1,209.11 and 228.95 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.07 : 1,209.11 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.07/1,209.11 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.07x = 1,209.11 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.07x = 276,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,818.54/806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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