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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,223.56 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,223.56 and 268.05 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,223.56 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,223.56 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,223.56 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 327,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,975.26/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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