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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,221.56 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,221.56 and 301.38 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,221.56 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,221.56 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,221.56 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 368,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,153.75/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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