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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.56, 1,211.20 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.56, 1,211.20 and 230.48 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.56 : 1,211.20 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.56/1,211.20 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.56x = 1,211.20 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.56x = 279,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,157.38/807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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