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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.61, 1,229.22 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.61, 1,229.22 and 234.60 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.61 : 1,229.22 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.61/1,229.22 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.61x = 1,229.22 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.61x = 288,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,375.01/819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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