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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,228.02 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,228.02 and 241.50 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,228.02 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,228.02 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,228.02 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 296,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,566.83/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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