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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,228.56 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,228.56 and 241.84 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,228.56 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,228.56 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,228.56 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 297,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,114.95/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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