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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,221.12 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,221.12 and 327.54 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,221.12 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,221.12 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,221.12 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 399,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,965.64/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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