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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,227.35 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,227.35 and 298.09 is: 447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,227.35 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,227.35 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,227.35 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 365,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,859.27/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.18

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