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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.22, 1,456.82 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.22, 1,456.82 and 240.81 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.22 : 1,456.82 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.22/1,456.82 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.22x = 1,456.82 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.22x = 350,816.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,816.82/971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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