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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.43, 1,221.66 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.43, 1,221.66 and 352.22 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.43 : 1,221.66 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.43/1,221.66 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.43x = 1,221.66 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.43x = 430,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,286.98/814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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