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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,227.23 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,227.23 and 233.27 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,227.23 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,227.23 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,227.23 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 286,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,269.81/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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