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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,231.22 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,231.22 and 235.93 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,231.22 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,231.22 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,231.22 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 290,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,481.55/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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