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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.67, 1,215.84 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.67, 1,215.84 and 225.52 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.67 : 1,215.84 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.67/1,215.84 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.67x = 1,215.84 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.67x = 274,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,196.24/810.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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