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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.50, 1,221.75 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.50, 1,221.75 and 237.38 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.50 : 1,221.75 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.50/1,221.75 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.50x = 1,221.75 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.50x = 290,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,012.91/814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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