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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,226.02 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,226.02 and 240.06 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,226.02 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,226.02 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,226.02 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 294,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,318.36/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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