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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,226.39 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,226.39 and 240.48 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,226.39 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,226.39 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,226.39 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 294,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,921.06/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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