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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,215.75 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,215.75 and 233.28 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,215.75 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,215.75 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,215.75 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 283,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,610.16/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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