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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.49, 1,227.82 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.49, 1,227.82 and 356.14 is: 534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.49 : 1,227.82 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.49/1,227.82 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.49x = 1,227.82 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.49x = 437,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,275.81/818.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.25

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