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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,222.10 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,222.10 and 237.56 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,222.10 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,222.10 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,222.10 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 290,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,323.94/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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