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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.50, 1,233.95 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.50, 1,233.95 and 245.39 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.50 : 1,233.95 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.50/1,233.95 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.50x = 1,233.95 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.50x = 302,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,797.76/822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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