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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,221.42 and 352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,221.42 and 352.11 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,221.42 = 352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,221.42 = 352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,221.42 × 352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 430,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,074.20/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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