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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.23, 1,227.95 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.23, 1,227.95 and 331.28 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.23 : 1,227.95 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.23/1,227.95 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.23x = 1,227.95 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.23x = 406,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,795.28/818.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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