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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.84, 1,220.68 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.84, 1,220.68 and 228.92 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.84 : 1,220.68 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.84/1,220.68 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.84x = 1,220.68 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.84x = 279,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,438.07/813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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