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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,221.50 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,221.50 and 266.44 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,221.50 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,221.50 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,221.50 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 325,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,458.18/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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