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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.89, 1,229.84 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.89, 1,229.84 and 234.94 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.89 : 1,229.84 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.89/1,229.84 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.89x = 1,229.84 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.89x = 288,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,936.12/819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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