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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,231.92 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,231.92 and 301.38 is: 452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,231.92 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,231.92 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,231.92 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 371,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,276.05/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.10

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