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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.69, 1,225.26 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.69, 1,225.26 and 239.56 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.69 : 1,225.26 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.69/1,225.26 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.69x = 1,225.26 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.69x = 293,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,523.29/816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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