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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,230.55 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,230.55 and 333.34 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,230.55 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,230.55 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,230.55 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 410,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,191.54/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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