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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,231.92 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,231.92 and 236.16 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,231.92 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,231.92 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,231.92 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 290,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,930.23/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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