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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.18, 1,213.80 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.18, 1,213.80 and 232.06 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.18 : 1,213.80 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.18/1,213.80 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.18x = 1,213.80 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.18x = 281,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,674.43/809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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