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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,231.70 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,231.70 and 273.33 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,231.70 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,231.70 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,231.70 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 336,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,660.56/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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