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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,232.89 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,232.89 and 335.02 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,232.89 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,232.89 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,232.89 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 413,042.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,042.81/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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