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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.80, 1,825.20 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.80, 1,825.20 and 339.30 is: 508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.80 : 1,825.20 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.80/1,825.20 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.80x = 1,825.20 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.80x = 619,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,290.36/1,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.95

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