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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.07, 1,217.99 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.07, 1,217.99 and 227.02 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.07 : 1,217.99 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.07/1,217.99 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.07x = 1,217.99 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.07x = 276,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,508.09/812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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