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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,224.53 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,224.53 and 239.19 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,224.53 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,224.53 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,224.53 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 292,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,895.33/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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