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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,224.12 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,224.12 and 238.88 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,224.12 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,224.12 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,224.12 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 292,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,411.67/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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