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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,232.36 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,232.36 and 244.65 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,232.36 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,232.36 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,232.36 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 301,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,495.65/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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