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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,211.99 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,211.99 and 223.00 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,211.99 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,211.99 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,211.99 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 270,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,275.01/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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