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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,212.04 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,212.04 and 223.05 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,212.04 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,212.04 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,212.04 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 270,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,345.52/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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