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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.27, 1,210.88 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.27, 1,210.88 and 230.14 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.27 : 1,210.88 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.27/1,210.88 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.27x = 1,210.88 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.27x = 278,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,671.92/807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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