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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.19, 1,215.47 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.19, 1,215.47 and 233.06 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.19 : 1,215.47 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.19/1,215.47 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.19x = 1,215.47 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.19x = 283,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,277.44/810.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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