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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.38, 1,230.24 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.38, 1,230.24 and 333.30 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.38 : 1,230.24 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.38/1,230.24 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.38x = 1,230.24 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.38x = 410,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,038.99/820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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