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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.83, 1,223.81 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.83, 1,223.81 and 322.22 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.83 : 1,223.81 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.83/1,223.81 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.83x = 1,223.81 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.83x = 394,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,336.06/815.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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