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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,232.82 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,232.82 and 335.12 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,232.82 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,232.82 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,232.82 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 413,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,142.64/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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