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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,221.44 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,221.44 and 237.12 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,221.44 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,221.44 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,221.44 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 289,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,627.85/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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