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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.92, 1,220.96 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.92, 1,220.96 and 236.84 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.92 : 1,220.96 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.92/1,220.96 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.92x = 1,220.96 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.92x = 289,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,166.65/813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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