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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,220.79 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,220.79 and 237.02 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,220.79 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,220.79 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,220.79 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 289,351.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,351.65/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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