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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,227.54 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,227.54 and 241.19 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,227.54 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,227.54 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,227.54 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 296,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,066.10/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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