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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.15, 1,223.92 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.15, 1,223.92 and 296.01 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.15 : 1,223.92 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.15/1,223.92 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.15x = 1,223.92 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.15x = 362,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,292.56/816.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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