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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.97, 1,225.36 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.97, 1,225.36 and 232.03 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.97 : 1,225.36 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.97/1,225.36 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.97x = 1,225.36 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.97x = 284,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,314.15/816.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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