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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.15, 1,236.22 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.15, 1,236.22 and 239.18 is: 358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.15 : 1,236.22 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.15/1,236.22 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.15x = 1,236.22 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.15x = 295,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,679.10/824.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.77

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