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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.04, 1,228.52 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.04, 1,228.52 and 211.04 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.04 : 1,228.52 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.04/1,228.52 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.04x = 1,228.52 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.04x = 259,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,266.86/819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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