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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.86, 1,223.76 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.86, 1,223.76 and 238.74 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.86 : 1,223.76 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.86/1,223.76 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.86x = 1,223.76 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.86x = 292,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,160.46/815.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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