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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,227.86 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,227.86 and 202.29 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,227.86 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,227.86 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,227.86 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 248,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,383.80/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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