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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.10, 1,222.88 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.10, 1,222.88 and 328.16 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.10 : 1,222.88 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.10/1,222.88 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.10x = 1,222.88 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.10x = 401,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,300.30/815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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