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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.68, 1,220.36 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.68, 1,220.36 and 236.56 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.68 : 1,220.36 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.68/1,220.36 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.68x = 1,220.36 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.68x = 288,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,688.36/813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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