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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.03, 1,212.25 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.03, 1,212.25 and 230.91 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.03 : 1,212.25 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.03/1,212.25 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.03x = 1,212.25 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.03x = 279,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,920.65/808.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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