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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,228.80 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,228.80 and 306.24 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,228.80 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,228.80 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,228.80 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 376,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,307.71/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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