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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,227.62 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,227.62 and 241.26 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,227.62 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,227.62 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,227.62 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 296,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,175.60/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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