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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.21, 1,233.42 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.21, 1,233.42 and 302.14 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.21 : 1,233.42 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.21/1,233.42 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.21x = 1,233.42 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.21x = 372,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,665.52/822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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