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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,222.08 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,222.08 and 295.08 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,222.08 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,222.08 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,222.08 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 360,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,611.37/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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