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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.42, 1,217.18 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.42, 1,217.18 and 234.25 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.42 : 1,217.18 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.42/1,217.18 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.42x = 1,217.18 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.42x = 285,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,124.42/811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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