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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,231.22 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,231.22 and 301.01 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,231.22 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,231.22 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,231.22 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 370,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,601.87/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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