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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.51, 1,232.44 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.51, 1,232.44 and 236.51 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.51 : 1,232.44 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.51/1,232.44 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.51x = 1,232.44 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.51x = 291,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,477.63/821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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