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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,216.38 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,216.38 and 233.63 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,216.38 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,216.38 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,216.38 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 284,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,176.78/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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