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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.87, 1,222.15 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.87, 1,222.15 and 229.72 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.87 : 1,222.15 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.87/1,222.15 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.87x = 1,222.15 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.87x = 280,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,751.72/814.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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