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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,266.26 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,266.26 and 331.22 is: 496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,266.26 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,266.26 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,266.26 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 419,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,410.64/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.80

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