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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,226.79 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,226.79 and 240.84 is: 361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,226.79 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,226.79 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,226.79 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 295,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,460.10/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.15

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