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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,221.99 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,221.99 and 295.05 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,221.99 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,221.99 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,221.99 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 360,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,550.44/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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