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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.11, 1,228.71 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.11, 1,228.71 and 332.11 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.11 : 1,228.71 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.11/1,228.71 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.11x = 1,228.71 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.11x = 408,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,066.88/819.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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