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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.27, 1,228.89 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.27, 1,228.89 and 202.98 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.27 : 1,228.89 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.27/1,228.89 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.27x = 1,228.89 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.27x = 249,440.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,440.09/819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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