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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.26 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.26 and 331.03 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,227.26 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,227.26 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,227.26 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 406,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,257.64/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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