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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.56, 1,218.72 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.56, 1,218.72 and 227.50 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.56 : 1,218.72 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.56/1,218.72 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.56x = 1,218.72 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.56x = 277,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,258.80/812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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