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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,220.72 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,220.72 and 236.67 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,220.72 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,220.72 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,220.72 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 288,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,910.24/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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