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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,227.12 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,227.12 and 270.36 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,227.12 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,227.12 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,227.12 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 331,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,764.16/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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