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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.14, 1,209.12 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.14, 1,209.12 and 228.97 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.14 : 1,209.12 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.14/1,209.12 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.14x = 1,209.12 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.14x = 276,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,852.21/806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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