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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.81, 1,219.01 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.81, 1,219.01 and 227.66 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.81 : 1,219.01 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.81/1,219.01 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.81x = 1,219.01 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.81x = 277,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,523.40/812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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