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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.25, 1,210.92 and 230.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.25, 1,210.92 and 230.17 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.25 : 1,210.92 = 230.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.25/1,210.92 = 230.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.25x = 1,210.92 × 230.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.25x = 278,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,717.46/807.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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