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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.60, 1,225.98 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.60, 1,225.98 and 240.40 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.60 : 1,225.98 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.60/1,225.98 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.60x = 1,225.98 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.60x = 294,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,725.59/817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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