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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.34, 1,226.18 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.34, 1,226.18 and 240.26 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.34 : 1,226.18 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.34/1,226.18 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.34x = 1,226.18 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.34x = 294,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,602.01/817.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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