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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.78, 1,229.70 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.78, 1,229.70 and 242.70 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.78 : 1,229.70 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.78/1,229.70 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.78x = 1,229.70 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.78x = 298,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,448.19/819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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