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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,223.94 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,223.94 and 230.97 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,223.94 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,223.94 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,223.94 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 282,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,693.42/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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