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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,224.44 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,224.44 and 239.16 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,224.44 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,224.44 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,224.44 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 292,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,837.07/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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