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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,224.18 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,224.18 and 296.12 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,224.18 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,224.18 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,224.18 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 362,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,504.18/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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