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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,223.35 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,223.35 and 230.53 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,223.35 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,223.35 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,223.35 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 282,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,012.18/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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