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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.60, 1,227.60 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.60, 1,227.60 and 241.28 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.60 : 1,227.60 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.60/1,227.60 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.60x = 1,227.60 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.60x = 296,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,195.33/818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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