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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.02, 1,227.03 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.02, 1,227.03 and 240.89 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.02 : 1,227.03 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.02/1,227.03 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.02x = 1,227.03 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.02x = 295,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,580.48/818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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