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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.25, 1,225.88 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.25, 1,225.88 and 240.13 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.25 : 1,225.88 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.25/1,225.88 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.25x = 1,225.88 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.25x = 294,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,363.23/817.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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