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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.48, 1,231.85 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.48, 1,231.85 and 244.22 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.48 : 1,231.85 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.48/1,231.85 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.48x = 1,231.85 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.48x = 300,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,836.86/821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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