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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.47, 1,232.21 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.47, 1,232.21 and 244.35 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.47 : 1,232.21 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.47/1,232.21 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.47x = 1,232.21 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.47x = 301,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,090.51/821.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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