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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.31, 1,833.48 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.31, 1,833.48 and 297.88 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.31 : 1,833.48 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.31/1,833.48 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.31x = 1,833.48 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.31x = 546,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,152.44/1,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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