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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.03, 1,226.79 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.03, 1,226.79 and 232.98 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.03 : 1,226.79 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.03/1,226.79 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.03x = 1,226.79 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.03x = 285,817.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,817.53/818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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