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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,221.26 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,221.26 and 236.88 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,221.26 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,221.26 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,221.26 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 289,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,292.07/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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