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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,218.96 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,218.96 and 235.56 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,218.96 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,218.96 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,218.96 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 287,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,138.22/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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