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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,228.65 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,228.65 and 332.23 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,228.65 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,228.65 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,228.65 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 408,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,188.25/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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