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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,233.44 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,233.44 and 245.10 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,233.44 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,233.44 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,233.44 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 302,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,316.14/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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