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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,222.81 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,222.81 and 267.48 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,222.81 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,222.81 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,222.81 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 327,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,076.55/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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