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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,233.75 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,233.75 and 245.22 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,233.75 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,233.75 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,233.75 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 302,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,540.18/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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