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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,232.34 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,232.34 and 334.24 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,232.34 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,232.34 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,232.34 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 411,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,897.32/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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