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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.31, 1,222.70 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.31, 1,222.70 and 328.23 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.31 : 1,222.70 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.31/1,222.70 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.31x = 1,222.70 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.31x = 401,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,325.18/815.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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