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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.37, 1,215.56 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.37, 1,215.56 and 233.25 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.37 : 1,215.56 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.37/1,215.56 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.37x = 1,215.56 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.37x = 283,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,529.37/810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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