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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,212.58 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,212.58 and 231.26 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,212.58 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,212.58 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,212.58 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 280,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,415.48/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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