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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,225.74 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,225.74 and 232.16 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,225.74 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,225.74 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,225.74 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 284,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,567.80/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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