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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.19, 1,212.28 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.19, 1,212.28 and 231.06 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.19 : 1,212.28 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.19/1,212.28 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.19x = 1,212.28 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.19x = 280,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,109.42/808.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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