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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,233.30 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,233.30 and 274.34 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,233.30 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,233.30 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,233.30 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 338,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,337.36/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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