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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,233 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,233 and 244.89 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,233 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,233 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,233 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 301,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,949.37/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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