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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.33, 1,222.86 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.33, 1,222.86 and 267.52 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.33 : 1,222.86 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.33/1,222.86 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.33x = 1,222.86 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.33x = 327,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,139.75/815.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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