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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,227.18 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,227.18 and 331.09 is: 496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,227.18 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,227.18 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,227.18 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 406,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,300.89/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.65

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