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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.98, 1,230.00 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.98, 1,230.00 and 272.21 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.98 : 1,230.00 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.98/1,230.00 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.98x = 1,230.00 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.98x = 334,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,810.79/819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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