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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,221.21 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,221.21 and 237 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,221.21 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,221.21 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,221.21 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 289,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,426.77/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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