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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.10, 1,222.74 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.10, 1,222.74 and 267.30 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.10 : 1,222.74 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.10/1,222.74 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.10x = 1,222.74 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.10x = 326,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,838.40/815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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