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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.50, 1,223.31 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.50, 1,223.31 and 238.42 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.50 : 1,223.31 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.50/1,223.31 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.50x = 1,223.31 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.50x = 291,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,661.57/815.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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