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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,216.32 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,216.32 and 233.74 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,216.32 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,216.32 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,216.32 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 284,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,302.64/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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