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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.53, 1,215.69 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.53, 1,215.69 and 225.57 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.53 : 1,215.69 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.53/1,215.69 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.53x = 1,215.69 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.53x = 274,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,226.23/810.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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