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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.19, 1,224.30 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.19, 1,224.30 and 268.40 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.19 : 1,224.30 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.19/1,224.30 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.19x = 1,224.30 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.19x = 328,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,602.12/816.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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