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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.60, 1,224.91 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.60, 1,224.91 and 200.31 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.60 : 1,224.91 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.60/1,224.91 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.60x = 1,224.91 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.60x = 245,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,361.72/816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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