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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.70, 1,226.34 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.70, 1,226.34 and 240.57 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.70 : 1,226.34 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.70/1,226.34 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.70x = 1,226.34 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.70x = 295,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,020.61/817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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