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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.36, 1,223.04 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.36, 1,223.04 and 302.08 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.36 : 1,223.04 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.36/1,223.04 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.36x = 1,223.04 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.36x = 369,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,455.92/815.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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