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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.98, 1,226.85 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.98, 1,226.85 and 240.78 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.98 : 1,226.85 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.98/1,226.85 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.98x = 1,226.85 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.98x = 295,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,400.94/817.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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