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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,228.42 and 271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,228.42 and 271.21 is: 406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,228.42 = 271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,228.42 = 271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,228.42 × 271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 333,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,159.79/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.67

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