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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.81, 1,219.30 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.81, 1,219.30 and 235.69 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.81 : 1,219.30 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.81/1,219.30 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.81x = 1,219.30 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.81x = 287,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,373.18/812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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