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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.26, 1,212.44 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.26, 1,212.44 and 231.14 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.26 : 1,212.44 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.26/1,212.44 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.26x = 1,212.44 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.26x = 280,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,243.38/808.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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