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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,230.15 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,230.15 and 333.23 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,230.15 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,230.15 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,230.15 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 409,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,922.88/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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