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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.95, 1,219.29 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.95, 1,219.29 and 227.90 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.95 : 1,219.29 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.95/1,219.29 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.95x = 1,219.29 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.95x = 277,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,873.77/812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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