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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,225.55 and 232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,225.55 and 232.15 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,225.55 = 232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,225.55 = 232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,225.55 × 232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 284,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,511.43/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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