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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.01, 1,215.24 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.01, 1,215.24 and 232.89 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.01 : 1,215.24 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.01/1,215.24 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.01x = 1,215.24 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.01x = 283,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,017.24/810.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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