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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.11, 1,221.23 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.11, 1,221.23 and 237.03 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.11 : 1,221.23 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.11/1,221.23 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.11x = 1,221.23 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.11x = 289,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,466.96/814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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