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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,210.44 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,210.44 and 229.84 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,210.44 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,210.44 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,210.44 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 278,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,207.53/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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