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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.49, 1,211.43 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.49, 1,211.43 and 230.37 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.49 : 1,211.43 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.49/1,211.43 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.49x = 1,211.43 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.49x = 279,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,077.13/807.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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