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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.66, 1,213.01 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.66, 1,213.01 and 231.54 is: 347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.66 : 1,213.01 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.66/1,213.01 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.66x = 1,213.01 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.66x = 280,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,860.34/808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.32

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