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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,233.81 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,233.81 and 245.34 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,233.81 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,233.81 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,233.81 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 302,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,702.95/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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