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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.21, 1,225.99 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.21, 1,225.99 and 240.13 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.21 : 1,225.99 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.21/1,225.99 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.21x = 1,225.99 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.21x = 294,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,396.98/817.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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