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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.50, 1,232.30 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.50, 1,232.30 and 244.42 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.50 : 1,232.30 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.50/1,232.30 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.50x = 1,232.30 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.50x = 301,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,198.77/821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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