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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.33, 1,209.50 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.33, 1,209.50 and 221.32 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.33 : 1,209.50 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.33/1,209.50 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.33x = 1,209.50 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.33x = 267,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,689.02/806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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