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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,231.92 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,231.92 and 334.08 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,231.92 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,231.92 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,231.92 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 411,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,559.83/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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