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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.27, 1,227.54 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.27, 1,227.54 and 270.30 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.27 : 1,227.54 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.27/1,227.54 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.27x = 1,227.54 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.27x = 331,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,804.06/818.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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