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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.19, 1,224.52 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.19, 1,224.52 and 239.06 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.19 : 1,224.52 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.19/1,224.52 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.19x = 1,224.52 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.19x = 292,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,736.21/816.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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