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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.54, 1,227.80 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.54, 1,227.80 and 202.25 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.54 : 1,227.80 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.54/1,227.80 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.54x = 1,227.80 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.54x = 248,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,326.13/818.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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