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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,223.81 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,223.81 and 268.14 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,223.81 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,223.81 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,223.81 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 328,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,152.41/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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