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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,227.42 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,227.42 and 331.44 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,227.42 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,227.42 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,227.42 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 406,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,816.08/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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