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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.35, 1,232.10 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.35, 1,232.10 and 334.30 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.35 : 1,232.10 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.35/1,232.10 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.35x = 1,232.10 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.35x = 411,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,891.03/821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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