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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,213.31 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,213.31 and 231.74 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,213.31 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,213.31 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,213.31 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 281,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,172.46/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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