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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.46, 1,212.60 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.46, 1,212.60 and 223.52 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.46 : 1,212.60 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.46/1,212.60 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.46x = 1,212.60 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.46x = 271,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,040.35/808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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