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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.83, 1,225.01 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.83, 1,225.01 and 231.80 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.83 : 1,225.01 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.83/1,225.01 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.83x = 1,225.01 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.83x = 283,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,951.19/816.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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