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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.06, 1,216.56 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.06, 1,216.56 and 233.93 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.06 : 1,216.56 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.06/1,216.56 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.06x = 1,216.56 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.06x = 284,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,589.88/811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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