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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,222.39 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,222.39 and 237.84 is: 356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,222.39 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,222.39 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,222.39 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 290,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,733.24/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.75

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