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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.54, 1,212.59 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.54, 1,212.59 and 223.40 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.54 : 1,212.59 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.54/1,212.59 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.54x = 1,212.59 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.54x = 270,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,894.52/808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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