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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.63, 1,227.94 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.63, 1,227.94 and 241.50 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.63 : 1,227.94 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.63/1,227.94 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.63x = 1,227.94 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.63x = 296,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,546.91/818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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