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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,224.66 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,224.66 and 354.22 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,224.66 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,224.66 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,224.66 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 433,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,799.07/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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