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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,232.45 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,232.45 and 244.37 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,232.45 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,232.45 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,232.45 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 301,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,173.81/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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