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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,221.47 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,221.47 and 294.10 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,221.47 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,221.47 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,221.47 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 359,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,230.91/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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