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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,216.36 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,216.36 and 225.88 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,216.36 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,216.36 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,216.36 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 274,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,751.40/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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