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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.38, 1,215.75 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.38, 1,215.75 and 233.26 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.38 : 1,215.75 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.38/1,215.75 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.38x = 1,215.75 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.38x = 283,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,579.77/810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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