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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.53, 1,229.27 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.53, 1,229.27 and 234.57 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.53 : 1,229.27 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.53/1,229.27 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.53x = 1,229.27 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.53x = 288,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,348.69/819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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