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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,217.02 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,217.02 and 226.41 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,217.02 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,217.02 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,217.02 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 275,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,542.43/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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