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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.20, 1,227.21 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.20, 1,227.21 and 241.03 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.20 : 1,227.21 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.20/1,227.21 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.20x = 1,227.21 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.20x = 295,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,796.41/818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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