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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.67, 1,222.28 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.67, 1,222.28 and 266.87 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.67 : 1,222.28 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.67/1,222.28 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.67x = 1,222.28 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.67x = 326,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,189.86/814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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