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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.73, 1,220.80 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.73, 1,220.80 and 236.61 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.73 : 1,220.80 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.73/1,220.80 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.73x = 1,220.80 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.73x = 288,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,846.79/813.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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