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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,233.47 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,233.47 and 245.13 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,233.47 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,233.47 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,233.47 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 302,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,359.28/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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