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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.99, 1,223.99 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.99, 1,223.99 and 238.87 is: 358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.99 : 1,223.99 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.99/1,223.99 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.99x = 1,223.99 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.99x = 292,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,367.18/815.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.30

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