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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.12, 1,221.37 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.12, 1,221.37 and 266.30 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.12 : 1,221.37 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.12/1,221.37 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.12x = 1,221.37 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.12x = 325,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,250.83/814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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