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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,229.36 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,229.36 and 332.36 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,229.36 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,229.36 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,229.36 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 408,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,590.09/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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