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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,224.71 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,224.71 and 200.21 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,224.71 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,224.71 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,224.71 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 245,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,192.82/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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