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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,228.50 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,228.50 and 271.18 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,228.50 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,228.50 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,228.50 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 333,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,144.63/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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