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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.41, 1,232.12 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.41, 1,232.12 and 301.48 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.41 : 1,232.12 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.41/1,232.12 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.41x = 1,232.12 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.41x = 371,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,458.03/821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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