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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,233.42 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,233.42 and 302.38 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,233.42 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,233.42 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,233.42 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 372,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,961.54/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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