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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,224.20 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,224.20 and 268.36 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,224.20 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,224.20 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,224.20 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 328,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,530.04/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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