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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.74, 1,223.61 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.74, 1,223.61 and 238.62 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.74 : 1,223.61 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.74/1,223.61 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.74x = 1,223.61 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.74x = 291,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,971.70/815.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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