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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,227.16 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,227.16 and 270.26 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,227.16 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,227.16 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,227.16 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 331,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,652.26/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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