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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,234.20 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,234.20 and 336.08 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,234.20 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,234.20 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,234.20 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 414,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,789.94/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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