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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.21, 1,247.03 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.21, 1,247.03 and 311.22 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.21 : 1,247.03 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.21/1,247.03 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.21x = 1,247.03 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.21x = 388,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,099.12/831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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