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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,232.36 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,232.36 and 244.56 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,232.36 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,232.36 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,232.36 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 301,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,385.96/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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