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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.28, 1,239.24 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.28, 1,239.24 and 241.14 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.28 : 1,239.24 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.28/1,239.24 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.28x = 1,239.24 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.28x = 298,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,830.33/826.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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