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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.28, 1,209.42 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.28, 1,209.42 and 221.22 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.28 : 1,209.42 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.28/1,209.42 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.28x = 1,209.42 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.28x = 267,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,547.89/806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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