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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.01, 1,228.38 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.01, 1,228.38 and 241.75 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.01 : 1,228.38 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.01/1,228.38 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.01x = 1,228.38 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.01x = 296,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,960.87/819.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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