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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,227.13 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,227.13 and 233.15 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,227.13 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,227.13 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,227.13 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 286,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,098.06/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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