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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.22, 1,230.41 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.22, 1,230.41 and 333.23 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.22 : 1,230.41 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.22/1,230.41 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.22x = 1,230.41 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.22x = 410,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,004.21/820.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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