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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.12, 1,227.20 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.12, 1,227.20 and 298.20 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.12 : 1,227.20 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.12/1,227.20 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.12x = 1,227.20 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.12x = 365,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,951.04/818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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