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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.11, 1,224.18 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.11, 1,224.18 and 268.29 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.11 : 1,224.18 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.11/1,224.18 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.11x = 1,224.18 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.11x = 328,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,435.25/816.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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