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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.48, 1,223.30 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.48, 1,223.30 and 267.66 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.48 : 1,223.30 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.48/1,223.30 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.48x = 1,223.30 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.48x = 327,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,428.48/815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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