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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.81, 1,224.95 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.81, 1,224.95 and 268.87 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.81 : 1,224.95 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.81/1,224.95 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.81x = 1,224.95 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.81x = 329,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,346.18/816.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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