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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,211.84 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,211.84 and 230.80 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,211.84 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,211.84 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,211.84 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 279,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,692.67/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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