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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.58, 1,222.32 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.58, 1,222.32 and 328.35 is: 492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.58 : 1,222.32 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.58/1,222.32 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.58x = 1,222.32 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.58x = 401,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,348.77/815.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.10

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