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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.77, 1,216.25 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.77, 1,216.25 and 225.78 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.77 : 1,216.25 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.77/1,216.25 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.77x = 1,216.25 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.77x = 274,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,604.93/810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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