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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,228.22 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,228.22 and 233.93 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,228.22 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,228.22 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,228.22 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 287,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,310.19/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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