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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.20, 1,224.47 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.20, 1,224.47 and 268.37 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.20 : 1,224.47 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.20/1,224.47 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.20x = 1,224.47 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.20x = 328,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,611.01/816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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