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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,212.40 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,212.40 and 321.20 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,212.40 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,212.40 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,212.40 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 389,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,422.88/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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