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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,228.65 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,228.65 and 332.22 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,228.65 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,228.65 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,228.65 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 408,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,182.10/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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