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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,224.41 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,224.41 and 268.85 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,224.41 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,224.41 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,224.41 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 329,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,182.63/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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