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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.79, 1,223.78 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.79, 1,223.78 and 238.71 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.79 : 1,223.78 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.79/1,223.78 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.79x = 1,223.78 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.79x = 292,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,127.33/815.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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