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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,227.82 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,227.82 and 332.39 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,227.82 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,227.82 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,227.82 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 408,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,117.33/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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