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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.60, 1,220.04 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.60, 1,220.04 and 236.34 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.60 : 1,220.04 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.60/1,220.04 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.60x = 1,220.04 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.60x = 288,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,344.25/813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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