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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.15, 1,218.30 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.15, 1,218.30 and 235.01 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.15 : 1,218.30 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.15/1,218.30 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.15x = 1,218.30 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.15x = 286,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,312.68/812.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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