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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.71, 1,222.05 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.71, 1,222.05 and 237.59 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.71 : 1,222.05 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.71/1,222.05 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.71x = 1,222.05 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.71x = 290,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,346.86/814.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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