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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,224.02 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,224.02 and 238.89 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,224.02 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,224.02 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,224.02 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 292,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,404.94/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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