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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,221.38 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,221.38 and 294.33 is: 441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,221.38 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,221.38 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,221.38 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 359,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,492.99/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.53

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