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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,212.12 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,212.12 and 260.16 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,212.12 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,212.12 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,212.12 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 315,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,345.14/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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