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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,215.15 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,215.15 and 233.01 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,215.15 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,215.15 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,215.15 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 283,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,142.10/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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