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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,211.90 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,211.90 and 222.89 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,211.90 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,211.90 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,211.90 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 270,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,123.56/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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