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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.31, 1,833.50 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.31, 1,833.50 and 344.81 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.31 : 1,833.50 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.31/1,833.50 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.31x = 1,833.50 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.31x = 632,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,201.68/1,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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