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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.50, 1,229.22 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.50, 1,229.22 and 203.19 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.50 : 1,229.22 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.50/1,229.22 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.50x = 1,229.22 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.50x = 249,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,765.21/819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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