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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,227.50 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,227.50 and 233.20 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,227.50 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,227.50 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,227.50 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 286,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,246.68/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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