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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.77, 1,210.16 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.77, 1,210.16 and 221.76 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.77 : 1,210.16 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.77/1,210.16 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.77x = 1,210.16 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.77x = 268,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,365.08/806.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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