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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.90, 1,211.84 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.90, 1,211.84 and 230.76 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.90 : 1,211.84 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.90/1,211.84 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.90x = 1,211.84 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.90x = 279,644.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,644.20/807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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