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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,224.24 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,224.24 and 268.12 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,224.24 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,224.24 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,224.24 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 328,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,243.23/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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