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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.59, 1,226.44 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.59, 1,226.44 and 232.58 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.59 : 1,226.44 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.59/1,226.44 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.59x = 1,226.44 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.59x = 285,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,239.28/817.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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