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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,229.78 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,229.78 and 242.78 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,229.78 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,229.78 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,229.78 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 298,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,560.45/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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