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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,226.07 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,226.07 and 240.12 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,226.07 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,226.07 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,226.07 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 294,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,403.93/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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