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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.50, 1,223.45 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.50, 1,223.45 and 238.38 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.50 : 1,223.45 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.50/1,223.45 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.50x = 1,223.45 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.50x = 291,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,646.01/815.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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