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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,226.10 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,226.10 and 240.27 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,226.10 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,226.10 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,226.10 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 294,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,595.05/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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