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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814, 1,221.36 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814, 1,221.36 and 301.36 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814 : 1,221.36 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814/1,221.36 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814x = 1,221.36 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814x = 368,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,069.05/814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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