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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,218.64 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,218.64 and 227.45 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,218.64 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,218.64 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,218.64 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 277,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,179.67/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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