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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,228.18 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,228.18 and 356.82 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,228.18 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,228.18 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,228.18 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 438,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,239.19/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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