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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,231.90 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,231.90 and 244.06 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,231.90 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,231.90 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,231.90 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 300,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,657.51/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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