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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,234.24 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,234.24 and 336.22 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,234.24 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,234.24 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,234.24 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 414,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,976.17/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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