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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.71, 1,232.34 and 244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.71, 1,232.34 and 244.57 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.71 : 1,232.34 = 244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.71/1,232.34 = 244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.71x = 1,232.34 × 244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.71x = 301,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,393.39/821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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