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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.12, 1,223.37 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.12, 1,223.37 and 328.50 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.12 : 1,223.37 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.12/1,223.37 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.12x = 1,223.37 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.12x = 401,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,880.92/816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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