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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.81, 1,220.81 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.81, 1,220.81 and 228.83 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.81 : 1,220.81 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.81/1,220.81 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.81x = 1,220.81 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.81x = 279,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,350.70/813.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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