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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.91, 1,210.26 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.91, 1,210.26 and 221.95 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.91 : 1,210.26 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.91/1,210.26 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.91x = 1,210.26 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.91x = 268,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,617.21/806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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