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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,209.54 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,209.54 and 229.22 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,209.54 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,209.54 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,209.54 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 277,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,250.76/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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