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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.05, 1,212.08 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.05, 1,212.08 and 223.06 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.05 : 1,212.08 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.05/1,212.08 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.05x = 1,212.08 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.05x = 270,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,368.64/808.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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