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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.20, 1,824.30 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.20, 1,824.30 and 338.70 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.20 : 1,824.30 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.20/1,824.30 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.20x = 1,824.30 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.20x = 617,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,890.41/1,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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