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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,221.86 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,221.86 and 237.32 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,221.86 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,221.86 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,221.86 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 289,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,971.82/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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