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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,223.60 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,223.60 and 238.56 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,223.60 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,223.60 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,223.60 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 291,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,902.02/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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