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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,228.79 and 242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,228.79 and 242.00 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,228.79 = 242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,228.79 = 242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,228.79 × 242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 297,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,370.86/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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