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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.19, 1,222.81 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.19, 1,222.81 and 267.33 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.19 : 1,222.81 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.19/1,222.81 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.19x = 1,222.81 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.19x = 326,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,893.80/815.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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