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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.52, 1,221.80 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.52, 1,221.80 and 267.20 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.52 : 1,221.80 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.52/1,221.80 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.52x = 1,221.80 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.52x = 326,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,464.96/814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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