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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.25, 1,210.89 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.25, 1,210.89 and 230.14 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.25 : 1,210.89 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.25/1,210.89 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.25x = 1,210.89 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.25x = 278,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,674.22/807.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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