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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,228.39 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,228.39 and 241.91 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,228.39 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,228.39 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,228.39 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 297,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,152.47/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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