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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.90, 1,227.67 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.90, 1,227.67 and 332.30 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.90 : 1,227.67 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.90/1,227.67 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.90x = 1,227.67 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.90x = 407,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,948.48/818.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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