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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.64, 1,220.46 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.64, 1,220.46 and 236.52 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.64 : 1,220.46 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.64/1,220.46 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.64x = 1,220.46 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.64x = 288,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,663.20/813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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