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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,221.62 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,221.62 and 237.24 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,221.62 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,221.62 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,221.62 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 289,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,817.13/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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