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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,221.94 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,221.94 and 237.50 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,221.94 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,221.94 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,221.94 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 290,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,210.75/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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