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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.42, 1,232.25 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.42, 1,232.25 and 244.22 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.42 : 1,232.25 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.42/1,232.25 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.42x = 1,232.25 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.42x = 300,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,940.10/821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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