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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.78, 1,211.66 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.78, 1,211.66 and 230.66 is: 345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.78 : 1,211.66 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.78/1,211.66 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.78x = 1,211.66 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.78x = 279,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,474.28/807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.98

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