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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.10, 1,215.15 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.10, 1,215.15 and 232.97 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.10 : 1,215.15 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.10/1,215.15 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.10x = 1,215.15 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.10x = 283,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,092.33/810.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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