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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,212.24 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,212.24 and 230.88 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,212.24 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,212.24 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,212.24 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 279,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,881.97/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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