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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.89, 1,220.83 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.89, 1,220.83 and 236.76 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.89 : 1,220.83 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.89/1,220.83 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.89x = 1,220.83 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.89x = 289,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,043.71/813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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