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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.78, 1,212.93 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.78, 1,212.93 and 231.52 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.78 : 1,212.93 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.78/1,212.93 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.78x = 1,212.93 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.78x = 280,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,817.55/808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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