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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.43, 1,211.35 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.43, 1,211.35 and 230.31 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.43 : 1,211.35 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.43/1,211.35 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.43x = 1,211.35 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.43x = 278,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,979.96/807.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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