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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,224.94 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,224.94 and 200.35 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,224.94 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,224.94 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,224.94 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 245,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,416.73/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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