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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,224.19 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,224.19 and 268.30 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,224.19 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,224.19 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,224.19 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 328,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,450.18/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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