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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.46 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.46 and 270.28 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,227.46 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,227.46 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,227.46 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 331,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,757.89/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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