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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,224.08 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,224.08 and 268.24 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,224.08 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,224.08 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,224.08 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 328,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,347.22/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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