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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,228.43 and 241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,228.43 and 241.69 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,228.43 = 241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,228.43 = 241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,228.43 × 241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 296,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,896.78/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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