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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,227.87 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,227.87 and 241.31 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,227.87 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,227.87 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,227.87 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 296,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,300.38/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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