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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.20, 1,229.28 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.20, 1,229.28 and 332.18 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.20 : 1,229.28 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.20/1,229.28 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.20x = 1,229.28 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.20x = 408,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,342.23/819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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