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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.91, 1,241.94 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.91, 1,241.94 and 234.93 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.91 : 1,241.94 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.91/1,241.94 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.91x = 1,241.94 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.91x = 291,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,761.58/827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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