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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.06, 1,219.76 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.06, 1,219.76 and 235.88 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.06 : 1,219.76 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.06/1,219.76 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.06x = 1,219.76 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.06x = 287,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,716.99/813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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