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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.64, 1,229.46 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.64, 1,229.46 and 203.35 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.64 : 1,229.46 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.64/1,229.46 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.64x = 1,229.46 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.64x = 250,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,010.69/819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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