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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.33, 1,221.68 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.33, 1,221.68 and 237.25 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.33 : 1,221.68 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.33/1,221.68 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.33x = 1,221.68 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.33x = 289,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,843.58/814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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