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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.45, 1,218.66 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.45, 1,218.66 and 235.32 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.45 : 1,218.66 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.45/1,218.66 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.45x = 1,218.66 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.45x = 286,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,775.07/812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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