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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,232.74 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,232.74 and 244.70 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,232.74 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,232.74 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,232.74 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 301,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,651.48/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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