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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.33, 1,212.27 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.33, 1,212.27 and 223.19 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.33 : 1,212.27 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.33/1,212.27 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.33x = 1,212.27 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.33x = 270,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,565.03/808.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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