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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.74, 1,216.10 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.74, 1,216.10 and 233.62 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.74 : 1,216.10 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.74/1,216.10 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.74x = 1,216.10 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.74x = 284,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,105.28/810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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