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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.18, 1,216.76 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.18, 1,216.76 and 234.05 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.18 : 1,216.76 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.18/1,216.76 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.18x = 1,216.76 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.18x = 284,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,786.31/811.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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