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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,229.03 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,229.03 and 242.19 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,229.03 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,229.03 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,229.03 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 297,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,658.78/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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