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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,226.78 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,226.78 and 232.92 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,226.78 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,226.78 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,226.78 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 285,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,741.60/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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