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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.86, 1,230.03 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.86, 1,230.03 and 242.78 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.86 : 1,230.03 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.86/1,230.03 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.86x = 1,230.03 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.86x = 298,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,626.68/819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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