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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,221.60 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,221.60 and 237.28 is: 355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,221.60 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,221.60 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,221.60 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 289,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,861.25/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.85

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