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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.23, 1,224.33 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.23, 1,224.33 and 329.27 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.23 : 1,224.33 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.23/1,224.33 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.23x = 1,224.33 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.23x = 403,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,137.45/816.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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