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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.20, 1,227.09 and 241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.20, 1,227.09 and 241.07 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.20 : 1,227.09 = 241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.20/1,227.09 = 241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.20x = 1,227.09 × 241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.20x = 295,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,814.59/818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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