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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.59, 1,214.39 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.59, 1,214.39 and 232.46 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.59 : 1,214.39 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.59/1,214.39 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.59x = 1,214.39 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.59x = 282,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,295.94/809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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