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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.07, 1,220.97 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.07, 1,220.97 and 236.81 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.07 : 1,220.97 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.07/1,220.97 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.07x = 1,220.97 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.07x = 289,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,141.85/814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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