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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,208.79 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,208.79 and 228.84 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,208.79 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,208.79 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,208.79 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 276,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,619.50/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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