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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,232.21 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,232.21 and 334.15 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,232.21 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,232.21 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,232.21 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 411,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,736.81/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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