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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,218.20 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,218.20 and 235.04 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,218.20 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,218.20 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,218.20 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 286,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,325.73/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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