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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.34, 1,211.21 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.34, 1,211.21 and 230.21 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.34 : 1,211.21 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.34/1,211.21 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.34x = 1,211.21 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.34x = 278,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,831.50/807.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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