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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.37, 1,214.06 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.37, 1,214.06 and 232.25 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.37 : 1,214.06 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.37/1,214.06 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.37x = 1,214.06 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.37x = 281,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,958.20/809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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