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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,213.73 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,213.73 and 224.18 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,213.73 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,213.73 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,213.73 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 272,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,093.99/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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