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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.51, 1,211.13 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.51, 1,211.13 and 230.25 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.51 : 1,211.13 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.51/1,211.13 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.51x = 1,211.13 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.51x = 278,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,862.68/807.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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