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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,221.31 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,221.31 and 266.33 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,221.31 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,221.31 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,221.31 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 325,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,271.49/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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