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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.19, 1,216.79 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.19, 1,216.79 and 234.06 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.19 : 1,216.79 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.19/1,216.79 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.19x = 1,216.79 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.19x = 284,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,801.87/811.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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