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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.71, 1,220.74 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.71, 1,220.74 and 236.63 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.71 : 1,220.74 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.71/1,220.74 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.71x = 1,220.74 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.71x = 288,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,857.01/813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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