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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.23, 1,220.04 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.23, 1,220.04 and 236.10 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.23 : 1,220.04 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.23/1,220.04 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.23x = 1,220.04 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.23x = 288,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,051.44/813.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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