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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.65, 1,224.97 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.65, 1,224.97 and 200.35 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.65 : 1,224.97 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.65/1,224.97 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.65x = 1,224.97 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.65x = 245,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,428.34/816.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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