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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.66, 1,228.30 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.66, 1,228.30 and 331.84 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.66 : 1,228.30 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.66/1,228.30 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.66x = 1,228.30 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.66x = 407,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,599.07/818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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