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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.06, 1,213.57 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.06, 1,213.57 and 231.94 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.06 : 1,213.57 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.06/1,213.57 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.06x = 1,213.57 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.06x = 281,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,471.81/809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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