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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.13, 1,233.20 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.13, 1,233.20 and 244.96 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.13 : 1,233.20 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.13/1,233.20 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.13x = 1,233.20 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.13x = 302,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,083.45/822.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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