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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,228.21 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,228.21 and 202.51 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,228.21 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,228.21 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,228.21 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 248,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,724.81/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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