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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,218.54 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,218.54 and 235.16 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,218.54 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,218.54 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,218.54 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 286,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,551.87/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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