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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.66, 1,232.44 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.66, 1,232.44 and 205.35 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.66 : 1,232.44 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.66/1,232.44 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.66x = 1,232.44 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.66x = 253,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081.55/821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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