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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,225.01 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,225.01 and 239.56 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,225.01 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,225.01 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,225.01 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 293,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,456.07/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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