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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.70, 1,223.74 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.70, 1,223.74 and 238.62 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.70 : 1,223.74 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.70/1,223.74 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.70x = 1,223.74 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.70x = 292,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,008.84/815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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