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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,227.56 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,227.56 and 241.44 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,227.56 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,227.56 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,227.56 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 296,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,382.09/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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