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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,227.90 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,227.90 and 233.65 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,227.90 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,227.90 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,227.90 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 286,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,898.84/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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