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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.14, 1,231.71 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.14, 1,231.71 and 244.01 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.14 : 1,231.71 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.14/1,231.71 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.14x = 1,231.71 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.14x = 300,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,548.34/821.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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