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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.42, 1,223.20 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.42, 1,223.20 and 295.34 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.42 : 1,223.20 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.42/1,223.20 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.42x = 1,223.20 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.42x = 361,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,259.89/815.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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