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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.75, 1,220.63 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.75, 1,220.63 and 236.63 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.75 : 1,220.63 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.75/1,220.63 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.75x = 1,220.63 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.75x = 288,830.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,830.39/813.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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