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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.20, 1,233.28 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.20, 1,233.28 and 245.08 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.20 : 1,233.28 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.20/1,233.28 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.20x = 1,233.28 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.20x = 302,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,252.26/822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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