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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.38, 1,224.55 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.38, 1,224.55 and 200.08 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.38 : 1,224.55 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.38/1,224.55 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.38x = 1,224.55 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.38x = 245,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,007.96/816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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