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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.78, 1,222.15 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.78, 1,222.15 and 198.46 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.78 : 1,222.15 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.78/1,222.15 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.78x = 1,222.15 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.78x = 242,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,541.78/814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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