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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,227.66 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,227.66 and 332.28 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,227.66 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,227.66 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,227.66 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 407,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,926.86/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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