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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.45, 1,223.19 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.45, 1,223.19 and 238.32 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.45 : 1,223.19 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.45/1,223.19 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.45x = 1,223.19 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.45x = 291,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,510.64/815.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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