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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.85, 1,220.67 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.85, 1,220.67 and 236.72 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.85 : 1,220.67 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.85/1,220.67 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.85x = 1,220.67 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.85x = 288,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,960.05/813.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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