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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.63, 1,220.32 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.63, 1,220.32 and 236.37 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.63 : 1,220.32 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.63/1,220.32 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.63x = 1,220.32 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.63x = 288,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,445.86/813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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