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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,219.08 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,219.08 and 235.48 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,219.08 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,219.08 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,219.08 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 287,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,068.96/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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