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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.45, 1,226.25 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.45, 1,226.25 and 232.46 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.45 : 1,226.25 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.45/1,226.25 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.45x = 1,226.25 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.45x = 285,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,054.08/817.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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