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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.90, 1,227.80 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.90, 1,227.80 and 271 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.90 : 1,227.80 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.90/1,227.80 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.90x = 1,227.80 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.90x = 332,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,733.80/818.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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