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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.19, 1,222.88 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.19, 1,222.88 and 267.23 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.19 : 1,222.88 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.19/1,222.88 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.19x = 1,222.88 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.19x = 326,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,782.77/815.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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