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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.54, 1,214.10 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.54, 1,214.10 and 232.28 is: 348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.54 : 1,214.10 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.54/1,214.10 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.54x = 1,214.10 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.54x = 282,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,011.15/809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.36

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