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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,227.78 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,227.78 and 241.26 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,227.78 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,227.78 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,227.78 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 296,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,214.20/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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