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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,220.55 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,220.55 and 236.54 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,220.55 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,220.55 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,220.55 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 288,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,708.90/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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