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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,221.18 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,221.18 and 294.11 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,221.18 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,221.18 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,221.18 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 359,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,161.25/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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