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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,224.69 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,224.69 and 268.56 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,224.69 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,224.69 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,224.69 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 328,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,902.75/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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