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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.93, 1,228.25 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.93, 1,228.25 and 234.02 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.93 : 1,228.25 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.93/1,228.25 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.93x = 1,228.25 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.93x = 287,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,438.72/818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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