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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.84, 1,212 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.84, 1,212 and 230.72 is: 346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.84 : 1,212 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.84/1,212 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.84x = 1,212 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.84x = 279,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,632.64/807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.15

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