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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.01, 1,231.56 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.01, 1,231.56 and 243.90 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.01 : 1,231.56 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.01/1,231.56 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.01x = 1,231.56 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.01x = 300,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,377.48/821.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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