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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.82, 1,227.15 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.82, 1,227.15 and 332.24 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.82 : 1,227.15 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.82/1,227.15 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.82x = 1,227.15 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.82x = 407,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,702.18/818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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