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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.31, 1,227.06 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.31, 1,227.06 and 298.23 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.31 : 1,227.06 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.31/1,227.06 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.31x = 1,227.06 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.31x = 365,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,939.97/818.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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