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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.43, 1,226.33 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.43, 1,226.33 and 240.30 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.43 : 1,226.33 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.43/1,226.33 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.43x = 1,226.33 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.43x = 294,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,685.90/817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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