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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.13, 1,231.56 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.13, 1,231.56 and 244.14 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.13 : 1,231.56 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.13/1,231.56 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.13x = 1,231.56 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.13x = 300,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,673.06/821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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