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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,221.79 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,221.79 and 237.47 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,221.79 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,221.79 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,221.79 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 290,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,131.18/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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