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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.20, 1,229.31 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.20, 1,229.31 and 332.25 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.20 : 1,229.31 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.20/1,229.31 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.20x = 1,229.31 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.20x = 408,433.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,433.64/819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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