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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.67, 1,232.49 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.67, 1,232.49 and 236.67 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.67 : 1,232.49 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.67/1,232.49 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.67x = 1,232.49 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.67x = 291,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,693.41/821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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