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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.25, 1,216.88 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.25, 1,216.88 and 203.25 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.25 : 1,216.88 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.25/1,216.88 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.25x = 1,216.88 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.25x = 247,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,329.84/811.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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