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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.30, 1,223.18 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.30, 1,223.18 and 328.68 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.30 : 1,223.18 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.30/1,223.18 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.30x = 1,223.18 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.30x = 402,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,034.80/815.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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