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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.55, 1,233.73 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.55, 1,233.73 and 245.38 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.55 : 1,233.73 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.55/1,233.73 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.55x = 1,233.73 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.55x = 302,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,732.67/822.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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