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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.68, 1,229.58 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.68, 1,229.58 and 242.58 is: 363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.68 : 1,229.58 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.68/1,229.58 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.68x = 1,229.58 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.68x = 298,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,271.52/819.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.89

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