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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,221.50 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,221.50 and 266.42 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,221.50 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,221.50 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,221.50 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 325,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,432.03/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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