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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.24, 1,209.17 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.24, 1,209.17 and 221.10 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.24 : 1,209.17 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.24/1,209.17 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.24x = 1,209.17 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.24x = 267,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,347.49/806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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