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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.01, 1,222.56 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.01, 1,222.56 and 237.90 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.01 : 1,222.56 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.01/1,222.56 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.01x = 1,222.56 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.01x = 290,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,847.02/815.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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