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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.67, 1,222.16 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.67, 1,222.16 and 266.88 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.67 : 1,222.16 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.67/1,222.16 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.67x = 1,222.16 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.67x = 326,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,173.31/814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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