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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,227.17 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,227.17 and 270.38 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,227.17 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,227.17 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,227.17 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 331,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,800.87/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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