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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,228.50 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,228.50 and 241.92 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,228.50 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,228.50 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,228.50 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 297,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,198.72/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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