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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,212.57 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,212.57 and 231.36 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,212.57 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,212.57 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,212.57 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 280,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,540.20/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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