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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.46, 1,220.14 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.46, 1,220.14 and 236.34 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.46 : 1,220.14 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.46/1,220.14 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.46x = 1,220.14 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.46x = 288,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,367.89/813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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