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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,231.74 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,231.74 and 273.48 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,231.74 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,231.74 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,231.74 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 336,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,856.26/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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