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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.41, 1,227.58 and 202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.41, 1,227.58 and 202.09 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.41 : 1,227.58 = 202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.41/1,227.58 = 202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.41x = 1,227.58 × 202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.41x = 248,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,081.64/818.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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