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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.11, 1,224.41 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.11, 1,224.41 and 238.98 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.11 : 1,224.41 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.11/1,224.41 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.11x = 1,224.41 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.11x = 292,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,608.31/816.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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