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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,233.36 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,233.36 and 309.12 is: 463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,233.36 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,233.36 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,233.36 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 381,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,256.24/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.68

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