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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.35, 1,220.22 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.35, 1,220.22 and 236.23 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.35 : 1,220.22 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.35/1,220.22 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.35x = 1,220.22 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.35x = 288,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,246.47/813.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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