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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.09, 1,221.04 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.09, 1,221.04 and 236.96 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.09 : 1,221.04 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.09/1,221.04 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.09x = 1,221.04 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.09x = 289,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,340.10/814.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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