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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,216.26 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,216.26 and 233.78 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,216.26 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,216.26 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,216.26 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 284,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,331.18/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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