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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.47, 1,217.07 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.47, 1,217.07 and 226.52 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.47 : 1,217.07 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.47/1,217.07 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.47x = 1,217.07 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.47x = 275,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,684.61/811.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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