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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.23, 1,223.98 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.23, 1,223.98 and 239.15 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.23 : 1,223.98 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.23/1,223.98 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.23x = 1,223.98 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.23x = 292,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,714.82/816.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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