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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,227.71 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,227.71 and 225.50 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,227.71 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,227.71 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,227.71 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 276,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,841.34/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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