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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,227.48 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,227.48 and 355.85 is: 533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,227.48 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,227.48 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,227.48 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 436,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,792.62/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.86

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