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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.88, 1,212.02 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.88, 1,212.02 and 230.75 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.88 : 1,212.02 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.88/1,212.02 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.88x = 1,212.02 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.88x = 279,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,673.62/807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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