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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.25, 1,219.92 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.25, 1,219.92 and 236.17 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.25 : 1,219.92 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.25/1,219.92 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.25x = 1,219.92 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.25x = 288,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,108.51/813.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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