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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.72, 1,210.06 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.72, 1,210.06 and 221.72 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.72 : 1,210.06 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.72/1,210.06 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.72x = 1,210.06 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.72x = 268,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,290.35/806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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