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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,216.10 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,216.10 and 233.60 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,216.10 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,216.10 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,216.10 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 284,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,080.96/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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