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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,227.60 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,227.60 and 331.38 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,227.60 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,227.60 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,227.60 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 406,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,802.09/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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