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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.84, 1,232.54 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.84, 1,232.54 and 244.71 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.84 : 1,232.54 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.84/1,232.54 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.84x = 1,232.54 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.84x = 301,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,613.64/821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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