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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.15, 1,222.81 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.15, 1,222.81 and 238.03 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.15 : 1,222.81 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.15/1,222.81 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.15x = 1,222.81 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.15x = 291,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,065.46/815.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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