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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,224.50 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,224.50 and 239.09 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,224.50 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,224.50 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,224.50 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 292,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,758.39/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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