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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.14, 1,232.90 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.14, 1,232.90 and 334.92 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.14 : 1,232.90 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.14/1,232.90 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.14x = 1,232.90 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.14x = 412,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,922.87/822.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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