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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.35, 1,224.50 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.35, 1,224.50 and 200.06 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.35 : 1,224.50 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.35/1,224.50 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.35x = 1,224.50 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.35x = 244,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,973.47/816.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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