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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.52, 1,214.12 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.52, 1,214.12 and 232.26 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.52 : 1,214.12 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.52/1,214.12 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.52x = 1,214.12 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.52x = 281,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,991.51/809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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