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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,212.70 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,212.70 and 231.48 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,212.70 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,212.70 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,212.70 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 280,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,715.80/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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