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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.66, 1,214.69 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.66, 1,214.69 and 232.53 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.66 : 1,214.69 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.66/1,214.69 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.66x = 1,214.69 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.66x = 282,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,450.70/809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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