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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,224.14 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,224.14 and 268.26 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,224.14 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,224.14 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,224.14 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 328,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,386.46/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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