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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.49, 1,224.73 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.49, 1,224.73 and 200.20 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.49 : 1,224.73 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.49/1,224.73 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.49x = 1,224.73 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.49x = 245,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,190.95/816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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