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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.87, 1,223.81 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.87, 1,223.81 and 268.21 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.87 : 1,223.81 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.87/1,223.81 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.87x = 1,223.81 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.87x = 328,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,239.27/815.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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