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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.08, 1,209.03 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.08, 1,209.03 and 228.94 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.08 : 1,209.03 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.08/1,209.03 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.08x = 1,209.03 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.08x = 276,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,795.33/806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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