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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.52, 1,217.12 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.52, 1,217.12 and 234.26 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.52 : 1,217.12 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.52/1,217.12 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.52x = 1,217.12 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.52x = 285,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,122.53/811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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