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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.52, 1,220.19 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.52, 1,220.19 and 228.46 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.52 : 1,220.19 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.52/1,220.19 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.52x = 1,220.19 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.52x = 278,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,768.23/813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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