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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.16, 1,222.60 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.16, 1,222.60 and 267.24 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.16 : 1,222.60 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.16/1,222.60 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.16x = 1,222.60 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.16x = 326,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,727.62/815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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