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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,227.69 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,227.69 and 202.19 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,227.69 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,227.69 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,227.69 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 248,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,220.00/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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