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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,182.22 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,182.22 and 268.16 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,182.22 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,182.22 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,182.22 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 317,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,024.12/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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