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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.12, 1,224.18 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.12, 1,224.18 and 239.13 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.12 : 1,224.18 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.12/1,224.18 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.12x = 1,224.18 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.12x = 292,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,738.16/816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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