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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,228.82 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,228.82 and 234.10 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,228.82 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,228.82 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,228.82 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 287,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,664.43/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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