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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.48, 1,232.20 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.48, 1,232.20 and 334.88 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.48 : 1,232.20 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.48/1,232.20 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.48x = 1,232.20 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.48x = 412,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,638.30/821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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