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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.36, 1,214.22 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.36, 1,214.22 and 232.28 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.36 : 1,214.22 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.36/1,214.22 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.36x = 1,214.22 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.36x = 282,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,039.02/809.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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