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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,232.10 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,232.10 and 301.32 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,232.10 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,232.10 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,232.10 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 371,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,256.37/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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