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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,232.60 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,232.60 and 335.20 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,232.60 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,232.60 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,232.60 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 413,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,167.52/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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