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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.39, 1,228.08 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.39, 1,228.08 and 356.16 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.39 : 1,228.08 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.39/1,228.08 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.39x = 1,228.08 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.39x = 437,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,396.91/818.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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