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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,232.02 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,232.02 and 244.10 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,232.02 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,232.02 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,232.02 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 300,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,736.08/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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