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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.30, 1,234.31 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.30, 1,234.31 and 336.02 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.30 : 1,234.31 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.30/1,234.31 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.30x = 1,234.31 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.30x = 414,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,744.99/823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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