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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,228.08 and 202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,228.08 and 202.43 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,228.08 = 202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,228.08 = 202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,228.08 × 202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 248,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,600.23/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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