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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,212.35 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,212.35 and 231.03 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,212.35 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,212.35 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,212.35 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 280,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,089.22/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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