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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.14, 1,224.32 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.14, 1,224.32 and 268.38 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.14 : 1,224.32 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.14/1,224.32 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.14x = 1,224.32 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.14x = 328,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,581.66/816.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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