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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.56, 1,224.80 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.56, 1,224.80 and 200.23 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.56 : 1,224.80 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.56/1,224.80 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.56x = 1,224.80 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.56x = 245,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,241.70/816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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