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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.12, 1,223.04 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.12, 1,223.04 and 302 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.12 : 1,223.04 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.12/1,223.04 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.12x = 1,223.04 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.12x = 369,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,358.08/815.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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