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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.87, 1,225.23 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.87, 1,225.23 and 239.76 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.87 : 1,225.23 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.87/1,225.23 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.87x = 1,225.23 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.87x = 293,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,761.14/816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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