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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.13, 1,219.88 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.13, 1,219.88 and 236.05 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.13 : 1,219.88 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.13/1,219.88 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.13x = 1,219.88 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.13x = 287,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,952.67/813.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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