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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,226.90 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,226.90 and 270.16 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,226.90 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,226.90 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,226.90 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 331,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,456.91/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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