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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,233.86 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,233.86 and 245.44 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,233.86 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,233.86 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,233.86 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 302,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,838.60/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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