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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.25, 1,223.09 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.25, 1,223.09 and 238.13 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.25 : 1,223.09 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.25/1,223.09 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.25x = 1,223.09 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.25x = 291,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,247.12/815.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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