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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.01, 1,221.20 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.01, 1,221.20 and 266.19 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.01 : 1,221.20 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.01/1,221.20 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.01x = 1,221.20 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.01x = 325,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,069.90/814.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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