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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.16, 1,222.56 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.16, 1,222.56 and 238.08 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.16 : 1,222.56 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.16/1,222.56 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.16x = 1,222.56 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.16x = 291,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,067.08/815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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