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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,232.22 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,232.22 and 301.52 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,232.22 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,232.22 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,232.22 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 371,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,538.97/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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