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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,218.12 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,218.12 and 227.03 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,218.12 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,218.12 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,218.12 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 276,549.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,549.78/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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