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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,233.02 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,233.02 and 205.71 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,233.02 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,233.02 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,233.02 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 253,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,643.52/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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