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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,227.21 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,227.21 and 331.02 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,227.21 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,227.21 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,227.21 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 406,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,231.05/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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