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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.14, 1,219.49 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.14, 1,219.49 and 228.11 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.14 : 1,219.49 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.14/1,219.49 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.14x = 1,219.49 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.14x = 278,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,170.63/813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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