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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.61, 1,212.69 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.61, 1,212.69 and 223.48 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.61 : 1,212.69 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.61/1,212.69 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.61x = 1,212.69 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.61x = 271,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,008.93/808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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