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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,228.22 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,228.22 and 331.53 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,228.22 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,228.22 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,228.22 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 407,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,190.12/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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