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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.02, 1,222.25 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.02, 1,222.25 and 267.06 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.02 : 1,222.25 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.02/1,222.25 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.02x = 1,222.25 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.02x = 326,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,415.81/815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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