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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.18, 1,215.27 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.18, 1,215.27 and 233.07 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.18 : 1,215.27 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.18/1,215.27 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.18x = 1,215.27 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.18x = 283,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,242.98/810.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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