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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,228.10 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,228.10 and 241.65 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,228.10 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,228.10 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,228.10 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 296,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,769.16/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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