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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821, 1,231.50 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821, 1,231.50 and 243.92 is: 365.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821 : 1,231.50 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821/1,231.50 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821x = 1,231.50 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821x = 300,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,387.48/821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.88

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