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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.14, 1,222.71 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.14, 1,222.71 and 238.06 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.14 : 1,222.71 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.14/1,222.71 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.14x = 1,222.71 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.14x = 291,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,078.34/815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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