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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.16, 1,219.80 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.16, 1,219.80 and 236 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.16 : 1,219.80 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.16/1,219.80 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.16x = 1,219.80 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.16x = 287,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,872.80/813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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