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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.11, 1,218.23 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.11, 1,218.23 and 235.03 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.11 : 1,218.23 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.11/1,218.23 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.11x = 1,218.23 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.11x = 286,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,320.60/812.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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