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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,227.21 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,227.21 and 240.89 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,227.21 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,227.21 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,227.21 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 295,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,616.48/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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