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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,213.88 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,213.88 and 232.01 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,213.88 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,213.88 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,213.88 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 281,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,625.07/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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