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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,223.33 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,223.33 and 322.16 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,223.33 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,223.33 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,223.33 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 394,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,100.27/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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