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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,226.47 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,226.47 and 201.35 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,226.47 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,226.47 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,226.47 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 246,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,949.73/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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