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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,233.02 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,233.02 and 274.25 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,233.02 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,233.02 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,233.02 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 338,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,159.50/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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