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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.90, 1,225.32 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.90, 1,225.32 and 231.95 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.90 : 1,225.32 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.90/1,225.32 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.90x = 1,225.32 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.90x = 284,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,206.85/816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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