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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.35, 1,214.03 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.35, 1,214.03 and 232.22 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.35 : 1,214.03 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.35/1,214.03 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.35x = 1,214.03 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.35x = 281,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,925.66/809.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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