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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,239.52 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,239.52 and 241.23 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,239.52 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,239.52 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,239.52 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 299,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,009.41/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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