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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.78, 1,223.42 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.78, 1,223.42 and 230.73 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.78 : 1,223.42 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.78/1,223.42 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.78x = 1,223.42 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.78x = 282,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,278.54/815.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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