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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.54, 1,220.39 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.54, 1,220.39 and 228.54 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.54 : 1,220.39 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.54/1,220.39 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.54x = 1,220.39 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.54x = 278,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,913.08/813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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