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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.18, 1,239.53 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.18, 1,239.53 and 241.22 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.18 : 1,239.53 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.18/1,239.53 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.18x = 1,239.53 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.18x = 298,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,993.23/826.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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