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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.69, 1,214.54 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.69, 1,214.54 and 232.56 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.69 : 1,214.54 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.69/1,214.54 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.69x = 1,214.54 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.69x = 282,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,453.42/809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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