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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.49, 1,226.24 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.49, 1,226.24 and 240.37 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.49 : 1,226.24 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.49/1,226.24 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.49x = 1,226.24 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.49x = 294,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,743.98/817.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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