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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.22, 1,254.26 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.22, 1,254.26 and 323.22 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.22 : 1,254.26 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.22/1,254.26 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.22x = 1,254.26 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.22x = 405,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,401.92/836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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