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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.23, 1,227.17 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.23, 1,227.17 and 233.23 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.23 : 1,227.17 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.23/1,227.17 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.23x = 1,227.17 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.23x = 286,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,209.79/818.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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