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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.50, 1,220.25 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.50, 1,220.25 and 236.38 is: 354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.50 : 1,220.25 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.50/1,220.25 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.50x = 1,220.25 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.50x = 288,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,442.70/813.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.57

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