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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.13, 1,218.26 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.13, 1,218.26 and 227.13 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.13 : 1,218.26 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.13/1,218.26 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.13x = 1,218.26 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.13x = 276,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,708.53/812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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