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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.18, 1,222.74 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.18, 1,222.74 and 295.22 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.18 : 1,222.74 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.18/1,222.74 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.18x = 1,222.74 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.18x = 360,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,977.30/815.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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