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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.87, 1,225.50 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.87, 1,225.50 and 231.87 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.87 : 1,225.50 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.87/1,225.50 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.87x = 1,225.50 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.87x = 284,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,150.56/816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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