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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.20, 1,238.32 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.20, 1,238.32 and 338.16 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.20 : 1,238.32 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.20/1,238.32 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.20x = 1,238.32 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.20x = 418,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,750.29/825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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