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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,214.88 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,214.88 and 232.76 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,214.88 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,214.88 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,214.88 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 282,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,775.47/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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