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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.28, 1,215.43 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.28, 1,215.43 and 233.16 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.28 : 1,215.43 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.28/1,215.43 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.28x = 1,215.43 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.28x = 283,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,384.52/810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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