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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.70, 1,213.05 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.70, 1,213.05 and 223.70 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.70 : 1,213.05 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.70/1,213.05 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.70x = 1,213.05 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.70x = 271,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,359.29/808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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