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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,226.84 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,226.84 and 240.80 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,226.84 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,226.84 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,226.84 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 295,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,423.07/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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