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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,226.96 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,226.96 and 240.83 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,226.96 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,226.96 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,226.96 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 295,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,487.57/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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