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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,216.54 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,216.54 and 233.76 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,216.54 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,216.54 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,216.54 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 284,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,378.39/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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