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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.11, 1,238.25 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.11, 1,238.25 and 331.23 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.11 : 1,238.25 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.11/1,238.25 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.11x = 1,238.25 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.11x = 410,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,145.55/825.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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