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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,210.50 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,210.50 and 229.88 is: 344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,210.50 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,210.50 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,210.50 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 278,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,263.69/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.81

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