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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,216.04 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,216.04 and 233.60 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,216.04 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,216.04 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,216.04 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 284,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,066.94/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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