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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,224 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,224 and 238.86 is: 358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,224 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,224 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,224 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 292,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,364.64/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.29

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