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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,228.50 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,228.50 and 332.16 is: 498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,228.50 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,228.50 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,228.50 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 408,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,058.56/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.26

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