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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.70, 1,215.83 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.70, 1,215.83 and 225.56 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.70 : 1,215.83 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.70/1,215.83 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.70x = 1,215.83 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.70x = 274,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,242.61/810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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