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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.33, 1,231.98 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.33, 1,231.98 and 236.34 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.33 : 1,231.98 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.33/1,231.98 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.33x = 1,231.98 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.33x = 291,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,166.15/821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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