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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,224.13 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,224.13 and 239.01 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,224.13 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,224.13 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,224.13 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 292,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,572.00/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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