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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,225.13 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,225.13 and 231.80 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,225.13 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,225.13 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,225.13 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 283,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,977.85/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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