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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.25, 1,209.44 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.25, 1,209.44 and 229.13 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,209.44 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,209.44 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,209.44 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 277,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,118.99/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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