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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.26, 1,228.88 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.26, 1,228.88 and 242.09 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.26 : 1,228.88 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.26/1,228.88 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.26x = 1,228.88 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.26x = 297,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,494.02/819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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