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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.80, 1,210.20 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.80, 1,210.20 and 229.68 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.80 : 1,210.20 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.80/1,210.20 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.80x = 1,210.20 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.80x = 277,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,958.74/806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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