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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.17, 1,227.38 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.17, 1,227.38 and 331.20 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.17 : 1,227.38 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.17/1,227.38 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.17x = 1,227.38 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.17x = 406,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,506.60/818.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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