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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.80, 1,211.70 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.80, 1,211.70 and 230.68 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.80 : 1,211.70 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.80/1,211.70 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.80x = 1,211.70 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.80x = 279,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,514.96/807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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