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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.33, 1,235.22 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.33, 1,235.22 and 303.64 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.33 : 1,235.22 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.33/1,235.22 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.33x = 1,235.22 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.33x = 375,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,062.20/823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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