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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.22, 1,234.40 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.22, 1,234.40 and 303.04 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.22 : 1,234.40 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.22/1,234.40 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.22x = 1,234.40 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.22x = 374,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,070.25/823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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