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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,222.68 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,222.68 and 328.20 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,222.68 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,222.68 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,222.68 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 401,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,283.58/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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