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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,219.56 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,219.56 and 235.92 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,219.56 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,219.56 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,219.56 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 287,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,718.60/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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