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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,227.34 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,227.34 and 331.52 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,227.34 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,227.34 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,227.34 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 406,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,886.64/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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