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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.75, 1,214.63 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.75, 1,214.63 and 232.67 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.75 : 1,214.63 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.75/1,214.63 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.75x = 1,214.63 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.75x = 282,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,606.80/809.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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