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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.48, 1,220.30 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.48, 1,220.30 and 228.52 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.48 : 1,220.30 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.48/1,220.30 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.48x = 1,220.30 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.48x = 278,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,862.96/813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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