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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,230.44 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,230.44 and 333.36 is: 500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,230.44 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,230.44 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,230.44 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 410,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,179.48/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.02

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