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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.15, 1,234.68 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.15, 1,234.68 and 336.20 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.15 : 1,234.68 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.15/1,234.68 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.15x = 1,234.68 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.15x = 415,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,091.98/823.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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