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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,227.18 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,227.18 and 331.16 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,227.18 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,227.18 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,227.18 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 406,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,392.93/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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