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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.25, 1,223.06 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.25, 1,223.06 and 302.25 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.25 : 1,223.06 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.25/1,223.06 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.25x = 1,223.06 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.25x = 369,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,668.37/815.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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