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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,209.15 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,209.15 and 228.97 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,209.15 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,209.15 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,209.15 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 276,857.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,857.93/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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