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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.67, 1,232.19 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.67, 1,232.19 and 301.56 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.67 : 1,232.19 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.67/1,232.19 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.67x = 1,232.19 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.67x = 371,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,579.22/821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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