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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.64, 1,216 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.64, 1,216 and 233.52 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.64 : 1,216 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.64/1,216 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.64x = 1,216 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.64x = 283,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,960.32/810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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