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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.07, 1,212.11 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.07, 1,212.11 and 230.94 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.07 : 1,212.11 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.07/1,212.11 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.07x = 1,212.11 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.07x = 279,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,923.53/808.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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