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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.25, 1,212.24 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.25, 1,212.24 and 288.23 is: 432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.25 : 1,212.24 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.25/1,212.24 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.25x = 1,212.24 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.25x = 349,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,403.94/808.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.30

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