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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.51, 1,212.77 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.51, 1,212.77 and 223.52 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.51 : 1,212.77 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.51/1,212.77 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.51x = 1,212.77 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.51x = 271,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,077.23/808.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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