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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.34, 1,224.34 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.34, 1,224.34 and 268.38 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.34 : 1,224.34 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.34/1,224.34 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.34x = 1,224.34 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.34x = 328,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,588.37/816.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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