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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.44, 1,226.37 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.44, 1,226.37 and 240.32 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.44 : 1,226.37 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.44/1,226.37 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.44x = 1,226.37 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.44x = 294,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,720.04/817.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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