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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.27, 1,217.10 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.27, 1,217.10 and 234.14 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.27 : 1,217.10 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.27/1,217.10 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.27x = 1,217.10 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.27x = 284,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,972.77/811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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