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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.33, 1,210.91 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.33, 1,210.91 and 230.19 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.33 : 1,210.91 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.33/1,210.91 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.33x = 1,210.91 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.33x = 278,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,738.22/807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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