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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,223.24 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,223.24 and 238.36 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,223.24 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,223.24 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,223.24 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 291,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,571.49/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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