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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.89, 1,213.53 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.89, 1,213.53 and 231.75 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.89 : 1,213.53 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.89/1,213.53 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.89x = 1,213.53 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.89x = 281,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,235.58/808.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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