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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.42, 1,228.14 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.42, 1,228.14 and 356.20 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.42 : 1,228.14 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.42/1,228.14 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.42x = 1,228.14 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.42x = 437,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,467.31/818.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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