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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.93, 1,224.06 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.93, 1,224.06 and 268.12 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.93 : 1,224.06 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.93/1,224.06 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.93x = 1,224.06 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.93x = 328,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,194.97/815.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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