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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.03, 1,221.26 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.03, 1,221.26 and 236.91 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.03 : 1,221.26 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.03/1,221.26 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.03x = 1,221.26 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.03x = 289,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,322.94/814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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