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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.35 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.35 and 241.12 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,227.35 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,227.35 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,227.35 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 295,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,932.50/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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