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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.42, 1,212.64 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.42, 1,212.64 and 231.28 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.42 : 1,212.64 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.42/1,212.64 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.42x = 1,212.64 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.42x = 280,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,459.38/808.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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