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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.47, 1,218.93 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.47, 1,218.93 and 235.34 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.47 : 1,218.93 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.47/1,218.93 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.47x = 1,218.93 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.47x = 286,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,862.99/812.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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