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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,212.26 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,212.26 and 231 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,212.26 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,212.26 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,212.26 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 280,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,030.91/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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