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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.88, 1,225.34 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.88, 1,225.34 and 239.80 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.88 : 1,225.34 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.88/1,225.34 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.88x = 1,225.34 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.88x = 293,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,836.53/816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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