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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,228.80 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,228.80 and 242.01 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,228.80 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,228.80 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,228.80 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 297,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,381.89/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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