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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.43, 1,232.16 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.43, 1,232.16 and 334.14 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.43 : 1,232.16 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.43/1,232.16 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.43x = 1,232.16 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.43x = 411,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,712.27/821.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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