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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.18, 1,225.75 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.18, 1,225.75 and 240.06 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.18 : 1,225.75 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.18/1,225.75 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.18x = 1,225.75 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.18x = 294,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,253.55/817.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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