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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.55, 1,212.84 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.55, 1,212.84 and 223.56 is: 335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.55 : 1,212.84 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.55/1,212.84 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.55x = 1,212.84 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.55x = 271,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,141.39/808.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.34

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