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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.59, 1,232.35 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.59, 1,232.35 and 244.46 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.59 : 1,232.35 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.59/1,232.35 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.59x = 1,232.35 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.59x = 301,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,260.28/821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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