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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.22, 1,218.36 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.22, 1,218.36 and 264.42 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.22 : 1,218.36 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.22/1,218.36 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.22x = 1,218.36 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.22x = 322,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,158.75/812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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