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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.36, 1,234.32 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.36, 1,234.32 and 310.24 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.36 : 1,234.32 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.36/1,234.32 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.36x = 1,234.32 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.36x = 382,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,935.44/823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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