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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.83, 1,234.71 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.83, 1,234.71 and 336.22 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.83 : 1,234.71 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.83/1,234.71 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.83x = 1,234.71 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.83x = 415,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,131.11/822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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