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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,232.66 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,232.66 and 244.52 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,232.66 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,232.66 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,232.66 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 301,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,404.47/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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