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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.37, 1,222.64 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.37, 1,222.64 and 267.20 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.37 : 1,222.64 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.37/1,222.64 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.37x = 1,222.64 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.37x = 326,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,689.41/815.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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