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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.02, 1,222.60 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.02, 1,222.60 and 230.02 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.02 : 1,222.60 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.02/1,222.60 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.02x = 1,222.60 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.02x = 281,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,227.22/815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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