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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,224.01 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,224.01 and 296.07 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,224.01 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,224.01 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,224.01 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 362,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,395.31/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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