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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,223.22 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,223.22 and 267.45 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,223.22 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,223.22 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,223.22 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 327,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,152.55/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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