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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,215.66 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,215.66 and 233.32 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,215.66 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,215.66 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,215.66 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 283,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,637.79/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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