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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.01, 1,211.88 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.01, 1,211.88 and 230.75 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.01 : 1,211.88 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.01/1,211.88 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.01x = 1,211.88 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.01x = 279,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,641.31/808.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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