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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.03, 1,222.16 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.03, 1,222.16 and 294.93 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.03 : 1,222.16 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.03/1,222.16 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.03x = 1,222.16 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.03x = 360,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,450.17/815.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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