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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,231.97 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,231.97 and 236.43 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,231.97 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,231.97 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,231.97 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 291,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,274.67/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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