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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.60, 1,233.90 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.60, 1,233.90 and 245.48 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.60 : 1,233.90 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.60/1,233.90 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.60x = 1,233.90 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.60x = 302,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,891.60/822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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