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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,215.32 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,215.32 and 233.12 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,215.32 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,215.32 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,215.32 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 283,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,315.40/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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