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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.86, 1,232.31 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.86, 1,232.31 and 308.26 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.86 : 1,232.31 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.86/1,232.31 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.86x = 1,232.31 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.86x = 379,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,871.88/821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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